City of Charleston, SC, Calls For Submissions for Its “2022 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition” – Deadline Apr. 15, 202

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs is proud to present the “2022 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition”, juried by photographer Marie Carladous.
Awards for the Exhibition include $100 each for Best Photography, Best Printmaking, Best Sculpture, Best Painting, and Best Drawing; Best in Show is $500.

Open to all SC residents, the “2022 Juried Art Exhibition” will be held at the City Gallery at Joe Riley Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC, with an art delivery date of May 16, 2022. The exhibition will be on view at City Gallery May 27 through June 12, 2022.

Applications are due by April 15, 2022.

Entry Specifications:
Submitted work must have been completed within the last two years. Work previously exhibited in the “2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival Juried Art Exhibitions”, the 2021 or 2020 MOJA Arts Festival, at the City Gallery at any time, or exhibited at the 2022 ArtFields or that will be entered into the “2022 North Charleston Judged Art Exhibition” will not be considered.

Craftwork or jewelry is ineligible. 2D fine artwork in all media is eligible. Traditional oil, watercolor, acrylics, etchings, and pastels as well as fiber art, collage, and other media are acceptable. Artwork must be original and not copies of the work of others. Painted or enhanced photographs must be submitted in the Photography category. All types of fine art photography are acceptable. All artwork must be framed or have a finished edge wrap and be gallery ready for hanging. No pieces will be accepted with saw-tooth hangers.

City Gallery reserves the right to exclude work based on the way a piece is framed and mounted to ensure a cohesive look for the exhibition and the right to exhibit sculpture in alternate locations to accommodate work of varied size or scale.

Submissions
Deadline: April 15, 2022
Application Fee: $20.00 (USD)
Application Link:
(https://cgwp.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/65686)

Selections for the exhibition will be made by early May and artists will be notified of their status by e-mail.

For More Information:
Please contact Anne Quattlebaum, City Gallery Manager at
843/958-6484; or e-mail to (QuattlebaumA@charleston-sc.gov); or City Gallery, 34 Prioleau Street, Unit A, Charleston, SC 29401; or visit (www.PiccoloSpoleto.com).

Black Creek Arts Center and Hartsville Memorial Library in Hartsville, SC, Call for Entries for Annual Carolinas! Photo Competition – Deadline May 27, 2022

Amateur and professional photographers of all ages who live, work or create in the Pee Dee Region dust off your cameras (or phone) and go exploring for your submission to Carolinas!

To enter, simply bring your photo(s) to Black Creek Arts Center or Hartsville Memorial Library between May 2nd through May 27th, 2022.

Three entries per person are allowed and the prices are $15 for one entry, $25 for two, and $30 for three. All pieces are to be show-ready when submitted. (please refer to “Carolinas Important Information, regarding show-ready).

Categories:
Heroes – Help us showcase your heroes and heroines in South Carolina. Is it a teacher, a first responder, a nurse, a family member, or a do-good stranger turned superhero? Share with us the unseen and seen heroes in your life so we can celebrate and behold these Carolina champions.

Dirty Jobs – Weak-stomach, hypersensitive to particular smells, or can’t take the heat? This photography assignment might not be your ‘cup of tea.’ We are interested in exploring South Carolina’s dirty jobs. Whether that means recording extremes in manufacturing or examining skull removal in taxidermy, we want to see the dirty jobs of South Carolina’s economic engine displayed on our walls. This is an open invitation to all who wish to help us catalog unsavory, demanding, or vexatious work.

Local Watering Holes – Who remembers watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, where the zebras went to quench their thirst at the watering hole before the lions attacked? Luckily, human watering holes tend to be safer havens in our local communities. Pubs, dives, and bars became favored watering holes to drink socially, enjoy conversation and foster companionship. Show us your local watering holes and display people and activities that spur a sense of belonging.

Newfound Hobbies – A recent survey discovered that 6 in 10 Americans adopted a new hobby as Covid-19 turned our world topsy-turvy in 2020. The effects of this sweeping viral outbreak resulted in the adoption of activities to combat social, economic, and political uncertainties. Newfound hobbies (cooking, gardening, meditation, reading, photography, DIY projects, coding, etc.) served as self-medication mental health cures for lengthy lockdowns; we would like to explore this phenomenon. This is an open invitation to participate in our photographic journey of recording newly discovered hobbies during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Whether you are a professional photographer, fresh hobbyist, or digital photos hoarder, please share with us photos displaying how you or your subjects have wrestled, resisted, and effectively boycotted the pandemic with newfound hobbies.

**Images created via any form of photography will be accepted (i.e. shot on film, shot digitally, shot with cell phones, unaltered shots, digital manipulations, alternative processes, mixed media, montages, photograms, etc.), so long as part of the image is photographically created. Amateur and professional photographers of all ages are invited to enter at this link (https://blackcreekarts.org/all-events/carolinas-annual-photography-competition-g5pm9).

Society of Bluffton Artists in Bluffton, SC, Calls for Entries for “28th Annual Judged Show” – Deadline Mar. 1, 2022

The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) is preparing to host its annual showcase event next month at the SOBA Gallery in Old Town Bluffton, SC. The “28th Annual Judged Show,” featuring the best works from 100 Lowcountry artists, will be on display from March 7-April 3, 2022.

Admission to view the exhibit is free, and the artwork at the “Judged Show” exhibit will be available for purchase.

This year’s Judged Show will have its Awards Ceremony from 5-7pm, on Wednesday, March 9. The judge is Dan Graziano, an award-winning and nationally exhibited painter who has instructed workshops all over the country, including at SOBA.

Winners will be awarded first-, second- and third-place cash awards in the following categories: Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Photography, Drawing (pastel, pencil/graphite, pen & ink) and Miscellaneous (mixed media, collage, 3-D, stained glass).

Dennis Lake’s painting “Aegean Blue” captured the Best in Show award in last year’s event.

Lowcountry artists still have time to submit their work for the show. The registration deadline is March 1. Forms are available at the gallery, located at 6 Church Street in Old Town Bluffton, or online at (bit.ly/28thjudgedshow).

The cost to register is $25 for SOBA members and $50 for non SOBA members. Artists must drop off their art from 9-11am, March 7 at the SOBA Art School, located next door to the SOBA gallery at 8 Church Street. No entries will be accepted after 11am.

The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) is the heart of the flourishing art hub in Old Town Bluffton’s historic district at the corner of Church and Calhoun streets. As a non-profit art organization, SOBA offers regular art classes, featured artist shows, exhibitions, scholarships, outreach programs and more.

Please visit (www.sobagallery.com) for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843/816-3776.

Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC, Announces “44th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show” Award Recipients

The “44th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show” opened at Dare County Arts Council’s Gallery in downtown Manteo, NC, on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Artist James Melvin carefully selected the following award recipients:

Eure Best In Show: Taylor Williams “Prevail” (oil)

Excellence Awards: Holly Nettles “Renewal” (oil), Michael Halminski “Farm Truck” (photography), Mike Rowe “My Octopus Friend” (recycled resin), and Fay Davis Edwards “A Day’s Work” (mixed media encaustic)

Honorable Mentions: Bob McCormick “Manteo” (photography), Jennings Mitchell “The Baiting” (photography), and John Bliven “Just Hold On” (photography)

“This show is an excellent body of work with so much diversity,” said judge James Melvin. “I selected Taylor Williams’ painting as the Best In Show piece because it encompasses what you look for in a great painting- composition, color and movement. It is super realistic, you can almost hear the waves crashing.”

This year’s Frank Stick Show features 105 entries from local and regional artists.

“I am extremely honored to have received Best In Show in the Frank Stick Show,” said artist Taylor Williams. “I know that it must have been a hard decision with all of the talented artists who submitted work. This piece was really special to me because I had the reference photo set aside for a long time before I painted it. When I finally decided to take on the challenge, I gave myself no time limit and included as many details as I could. I really enjoyed my time creating this piece, and I’m so grateful for the recognition.”

Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the opening reception was postponed. In place of the opening reception, Dare County Arts Council will be hosting two evening viewings of the Frank Stick Memorial Art Show on Friday, February 18 and Thursday, February 24 from 5pm-7pm where people can come see the exhibit outside of regular gallery hours.

People who visit the exhibit can vote by ballot for the People’s Choice Award, which will be tallied at the end of the show. The People’s Choice award recipient will be announced on Dare County Arts Council’s website and social media.

The show will remain on display at the DCAC Gallery through Friday, February 25, 2022. The Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.

The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is the longest running visual arts exhibit in Dare County, and is held in memory of Outer Banks preservationist and artist Frank Stick. A special thank you to Jane Webster, Beverly Perdue, Muse Originals OBX, Michael Halminski Photography, and KDH Cooperative Gallery & Studios for sponsoring the “44th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show”.

Dare County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity.

For more information about this show or upcoming Dare County Arts Council events and exhibitions, please call 252/473-5558 or visit (DareArts.org).

Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, NC, Announces Winners of the “Exposures Photography Competition”

The Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, NC, is pleased to announce the winners of the “Exposures Photography Competition”, as judged by Ben Erlandson, Ph.D.

For over 30 years, the Alleghany County NC resident has shot photography and created multimedia works. His award-winning photography has been featured in solo and juried shows, and published in various journals. His motion-based, animated films also have been featured and awarded at several film festivals. In 2020, one of Ben’s photos was selected as the inaugural Conservation Award winner by the Appalachian Mountain Club. Erlandson holds degrees from UNCA, Emerson College, and Arizona State University.

Best of Show ($400) – “Yellow Fork Falls in Spring” by Mike Koenig, Caldwell County

Second Place ($200) – “Black Lives Matter” by Mitzi Gellman, Catawba County

Third Place ($100) – “Calla Passion” by Ron Schwartz, Caldwell County

Judge’s Merit Awards ($25 each) –
“Dalton” by Thomas Thielemann, Caldwell County
“Smith Rock’s Gleam” by Jordan K. Ellis, Catawba County
“The Treasure of Wilson’s Creek” by Lonnie Webster, Watauga County

Due to the continuing effects of COVID-19, no opening reception will be held. The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW in Lenoir, NC, and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.

For further information call the Council at 828/754-2486 or visit (https://www.caldwellarts.com).

Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, Seeks Sculptors for Annual Rosen Sculpture Competition – Deadline February 25, 2022

The nationally recognized Rosen Sculpture Competition & Exhibition has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, for the last 35 years. This ongoing tradition always brings a diversity of sculpture to campus. From whimsical to profound, artists express three-dimensional concepts with expert craftmanship utilizing a variety of materials, designs and techniques to create a phenomenal array of contemporary sculptures.

The call for entries for the 36th annual competition is open from January 10 to February 25, 2022 and is open to artists (professional, amateur, student) currently residing in the USA who are 18 years of age or older. Ten (10) completed works will be chosen for installation on Appalachian’s campus. All artists whose works are installed will receive an honorarium and the top three artists will also receive cash prizes as follows: $3,500 for First Place, $2,500 for Second Place and $1,500 for Third Place. For competition guidelines and entry procedures, as well as program archives, visit (https://tcva.org/event/36th-rosen-outdoor-sculpture-competition-and-exhibition/).

The selected sculptures will be installed in May 2022. On Saturday July 9th, art enthusiasts will be invited to attend the Annual Rosen Sculpture Walk with the Juror which will include an informative tour as well as an announcement of the winners.

This year’s competition juror is Elizabeth Brim. Brim is a sculptor who uses traditional and innovative blacksmithing techniques and is best known for feminine imagery in her ironwork. A native of Columbus, Georgia, she graduated with an MFA in printmaking before studying and working with a variety of materials at the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Quite unexpectedly, she fell in love with iron. With a unique juxtaposition of the feminine and the ferrous, Brim transforms the frilly dresses, fairy tales, and gender expectations of her childhood into remarkable works of social commentary. Brim is also a teacher and lives in western North Carolina.

Last year’s winning sculpture, Hoodoos, was created by Joan Benefiel, Brooklyn, NY. The hand-tinted seaglass resin figures are dramatic in their amorphic shape and translucency and sit elegantly atop COR-TEN pedestals. Maps are available at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts or online at (tcva.org).

This national juried competition is presented by An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and is made possible by the generous support of the Martin and Doris Rosen Giving Fund/Debbie Rosen Davidson and David Rosen and the Charles and Nancy Rosenblatt Foundation.

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, named for university benefactors Robert and Lillian Turchin, fulfills Appalachian State University’s long-held mission of providing a home for world-class visual arts programming.  The largest facility of its kind in the region, the center presents exhibition, education and collection programs that support the university’s role as a key educational, cultural and service resource. The center presents multi-dimensional exhibits and programs and is a dynamic presence in the community, creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the power and excitement of the visual arts. Its seven galleries host changing exhibitions featuring local, regional, national and international artists.

The Turchin Center is located at 423 West King St., in Boone. Hours are 10am – 6pm, Tues. – Thurs. and Saturday, and Noon – 8pm, Friday. The Center is closed Sunday and Monday, and observes all university holidays. Admission is always free, although donations are gratefully accepted.

For general inquiries, to be added to the mailing or e-news list, to obtain donor program details or to schedule a tour, call 828/262-3017, e-mail to (turchincenter@appstate.edu) or visit (tcva.org). The Turchin Center can also be followed on Facebook and Twitter @TurchinCenter.

City of North Charleston, SC, Seeks Entries for 20th Annual Statewide Fine Craft Competition & Exhibition – Deadline March 15, 2022

Fine craft artists from across the state of South Carolina are invited to participate in the 20th annual “South Carolina Palmetto Hands Juried Fine Craft Competition and Exhibition”. As the state’s longest-running fine craft competition and exhibition, objects selected for the show may compete for cash prizes totaling up to $6,500. The exhibition is presented as a component of the annual North Charleston Arts Fest, to be held May 4-8, 2022, in North Charleston, SC.

A $15 entry fee applies. Artists may submit up to four entries. The application is strictly available online and may be accessed via the link at (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com/apply).

Deadline for entries is Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Artists in need of assistance with the application process may contact the Cultural Arts Department to schedule a one-on-one meeting, which can be conducted over the phone or in person.

Organized and presented by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, this unique exhibition offers fine craft artists from across South Carolina the opportunity to exhibit their inspiring objects in the media of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and three-dimensional mixed media. Thousands have enjoyed the refined talents of South Carolina fine craft artists during past annual exhibitions.

We are pleased to announce the juror for the 2022 competition is Tiffany Thomas, a contemporary painter and potter who runs a studio and artisan shop called Tthomas Arts in Florence, SC. A native of Florence, SC, Thomas was raised on a farm and experienced the ups and downs of living a farm life. She incorporates her childhood into her paintings by using bright colors and utilizes reclaimed wood that her family discarded from old houses, buildings, and dumpsters in her collage works. Her clay of choice is translucent porcelain, fired with colorful stains and glazes. Her ceramic work focuses on an array of designs; from cups and mugs to light fixtures and table pieces. All of her pieces are hand carved. Thomas graduated from Francis Marion University in 2012 with a degree in Visual Arts with concentrations in ceramics and painting. Her work has been exhibited in numerous shows such as the South Carolina Arts Commission Gala, The North Carolina Museum of Art’s Art of the Auction, Spartanburg Juried Competition, The Heritage Festival, and The Pee Dee Regional Art Competition.

The 20th Annual “South Carolina Palmetto Hands Juried Fine Craft Competition & Exhibition” will be on display May 4-8, 2022, at the Charleston Area Convention Center, located at 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston, SC. A free public reception and announcement of awards will be held at the Convention Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 6-8pm.

For more information about the North Charleston Arts Fest, “Palmetto Hands”, or other exhibition opportunities, contact the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department at 843/740-5854, e-mail to (culturalarts@northcharleston.org), or visit (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com).

City of North Charleston, SC, Calls for Entries for “16th Annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition” – Deadline February 25, 2022

Sculpture artists from across the nation are invited to participate in the sixteenth annual “National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition”, which opens in conjunction with the 2022 North Charleston Arts Fest in North Charleston, SC. Up to 14 sculptures will be juried into the exhibit and compete for cash prizes totaling up to $19,750. A $1250 honorarium is given to all artists accepted into the show to assist with transportation, installation, de-installation, and incidental expenses. Once all pieces are installed, the juror will award Best in Show ($1000), Outstanding Merit ($500), and up to three Honorable Mentions ($250 each). The application is strictly available online and may be accessed via the link at (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com/apply). An application fee of $35 allows artists to submit up to four entries for consideration.

Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 25, 2022.

Artists in need of assistance with any part of the application process may contact the Cultural Arts Department to schedule a one-on-one meeting, which can be conducted over the phone or in person.

Organized and presented by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, this 11-month exhibition offers established and emerging artists the opportunity to display their thought provoking, extraordinary sculptures throughout the picturesque North Charleston Riverfront Park. Set on the banks of the Cooper River, Riverfront Park features ten acres of walking paths, a boardwalk and fountain, an expansive lawn with performance pavilion, children’s play areas, and picnic sites. An estimated 50,000 people visit this public park annually to enjoy the amenities located in the heart of the city’s arts community.

The juror for the 2022/2023 competition and exhibition is Dr. Julie Sasse, Chief Curator at the Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) in Arizona where she has served since 2000. She has organized more than 100 group and solo exhibitions and has written more than 40 publications about diverse subjects and artists including hybridity, the environment, Indigenous art, Latinx art, and women artists. In 2020, she released Southwest Rising: Contemporary Art and the Legacy of Elaine Horwitch, published by Cattle Track Press and TMA. Sasse received a Clark Art Institute fellowship (2008); a Latino Museum Studies Fellowship in Washington, DC (2007); a Louise Foucar Marshall Foundation Graduate Fellowship (2013); and fellowships in 2016 and 2017 at the Women’s International Study Center in Santa Fe. She recently authored an essay for Daddy-O’s Book of Big-Ass Art, published by Texas A&M University and the feature essay for a recently published monograph on New Mexico artist Patrick Mehaffy, published by Fresco Books.

The “16th Annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition” will be on display May 4, 2022, through March 19, 2023, at North Charleston Riverfront Park, located at 1001 Everglades Avenue in North Charleston. A free public reception and announcement of awards will be held at the Charleston Area Convention Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 6:00-8:00pm.

For more information about the North Charleston Arts Fest, the “National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition”, or other exhibition opportunities, contact the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department at 843/740-5854, e-mail to (culturalarts@northcharleston.org), or visit (NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com).

Art League of Leland in Leland, NC, Calls for Entries for Its “ALL Art” Annual Juried Art Exhibition – Deadline is Mar. 12, 2022

Beginning February 5, 2022, the Art League of Leland (ALL) in Leland, NC, will be accepting submissions for It’s “ALL Art”, the organization’s annual juried art exhibition and sale on May 14 – 15, 2022, at the Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness Center in Leland, NC.

The deadline to register is March 12, 2022.

Art League of Leland welcomes applications from 2-D and 3-D artists in various disciplines throughout the Lower Cape Fear area. The cost to enter is $25 for Art League of Leland members and $40 for nonmembers.

Art League of Leland is excited to announce that artist and instructor Robert H. Way from Pinehurst, NC, will jury the exhibit and select artwork for cash awards and special recognition.

Visit Art League of Leland’s website at (www.artleagueofleland.org) after January 1, 2022, for a prospectus and submission directions. Accepted artists will be responsible for delivering their artwork on May 13, 2022. If you have questions, please e-mail (itsALLartexhibition@gmail.com).

The Art League of Leland is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. welcomes artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. Visit (www.artleagueofleland.org).

Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, NC, Announced the Results to Its “45th Annual Visual Artists Competition”

Artists from seven counties were invited to participate in the Caldwell Arts Council’s “45th Annual Visual Artists Competition”, on display through December 23, 2021, in Lenoir, NC. Judge Rogelio Calvo selected the following works for awards:

$400 Best of Show: “The Tentacles of Time” – handcut collage by Tyler Stephens, Caldwell County

$200 Second Place: “L’hiver” – fiber/wool art by Suzanna McGee, Catawba County

$100 Third Place: “In the Front of Matisse” – oil on canvas by Irina Khudyakov, Catawba County

Judge’s Merit Awards receiving a $25 Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Gift Card:
“Jazz” – mixed media sculpture by Gena Hawkins, Catawba County
“Tower #11 (By the Sea)” – mixed media sculpture by Anthony Priolo, Catawba County
“Spaghetti Western” – oil on board by G. David Burnell, Catawba County
“Bridge to Forever” – ink & pencil drawing by Bill Karr, Caldwell County

The competition featured a total of $725 in cash prizes made possible through the generous support of the Brush & Palette Club, Caron Baker and Jim Wike, and Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff.

The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW in Lenoir, NC, and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.

For further information call the Council at 828/754-2486.